And now, the continuation of young Gregory’s haphazard relationship with religion (last recounted in “How my scoutmaster introduced me to the idea of atheism“). Yes, my friends, it’s time for one more Boy Scout story. This is foundation for what follows, which will be the Gregory’s Real Introduction to Religion and Kissing Girls story.
23 July 2008
Alma Mater Pride
SPACE.com — Mars Lander Team Applies for Mission Extension
I can’t help but be proud of the Mars Phoenix Mission. That’s my university doing that stuff, folks, the University of Arizona. And now they’re thinking mission extension. Am I the only one hoping that there will be pictures of ice forming on the lander?
Space missions have [...]
23 July 2008
My definition of Atheism
I realized I should explain this. People use the terms “atheism” in many different ways. There’s those tired, silly classifications: agnosticism vs atheism, “weak” atheism, “strong” atheism, yada yada yada. And in the hair-splitting nonsense you can detect more than a little arrogance and disdain (“Oh, you’re a WEAK atheist. I’m a STRONG atheist.”)
So, here’s [...]
